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LJ04 LBT

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,897 mi
Last recorded140,897 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 LBT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,897 miles

offside front tyre edge wear

Pass 9 Mar 2016 129,267 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 129,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 117,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,914 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 110,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 102,020 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 17 Feb 2012 102,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs worn

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,267 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 72,991 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,388 miles

air bag light illuminated on dash

non standard wheels fitted

offside headlamp poor security, lower clip

play in ends of steering rack further investigation required

service light illuminated on dash

top up oil illuminated on dash

undertray obscuring view

Fail 11 Feb 2009 61,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light illuminated on dash

non standard wheels fitted

offside headlamp poor security, lower clip

play in ends of steering rack further investigation required

service light illuminated on dash

top up oil illuminated on dash

undertray obscuring view

Pass 22 Sep 2007 46,674 miles

slight play in rack ends

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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LJ04 LBT is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 LBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ04 LBT is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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